Job Description
Overview
Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, West Bengal, has invited applications for four administrative and technical positions under Advertisement Number 04/2026. Qualified individuals seeking employment in central academic institutions can apply for roles including Deputy Finance Officer, Senior System Analyst, and Junior Engineer (Civil). The submission window remains open until 20 December 2026 through the Samarth portal.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage accounting, auditing, and financial operations of the institution in compliance with statutory rules.
- Supervise extensive computer programming, database administration, and institutional network maintenance.
- Oversee civil construction works, layout planning, and structural estimation tasks.
- Coordinate with central administrative bodies and ensure proper documentation of institutional projects.
Why Apply
Positions at Visva-Bharati offer stable career paths within a historic central university framework. Employees receive competitive pay structures governed by the 7th Central Pay Commission alongside institutional welfare benefits.
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 13 November 2026
- Online Application Closing Date: 20 December 2026
Quick Facts
- Total Vacancies: 4
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posting Location: Santiniketan, West Bengal
- Mode of Application: Online
Visva-Bharati Recruitment 2026 Overview
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Deputy Finance Officer | 1 |
| Senior System Analyst | 1 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | 2 |
| Total | 4 |
How to Apply
- Navigate to the official Samarth recruitment portal hosted by Visva-Bharati.
- Complete the initial registration process using a valid email address and phone number.
- Log in with generated credentials and fill out the detailed online application form.
- Upload self-attested digital copies of required educational certificates, age proof, and caste documents.
- Remit the requisite application fee securely through the online payment interface.
- Submit the completed form and print a physical copy for personal reference records.
Cutoff Marks
Application Fee
Group A Posts Level 12 (UR/OBC): Rs. 1600
Group B Posts Level 6 (UR): Rs. 1200
Group B Posts Level 6 (SC): Rs. 300
Women Applicants: Exempted from fee payment.
Mode of payment: Online gateway.
Selection Process
The selection methodology comprises a comprehensive two-tier written examination designated as Paper-I and Paper-II for all registered applicants. Paper-I consists of objective Multiple Choice Questions covering general awareness, logical reasoning, numerical ability, linguistic proficiency, and basic computer knowledge. Paper-post-specific technical subjects are evaluated in Paper-II. Group A positions incorporate a subsequent personality interview carrying a 30 percent weightage alongside the written test score, while Junior Engineer candidates may undergo a practical skill test.
Exam Pattern
- Paper-I: 150 objective questions worth 300 marks with a duration of 2 hours.
- Paper-II: 50 post-specific questions worth 100 marks with a duration of 1.5 hours.
- Negative marking applies at the rate of one-fourth of a mark for every incorrect answer.
- Minimum qualifying standards are set at 40 percent for General and EWS categories, and 35 percent for OBC, SC, ST, and PwD candidates.
